This year’s session will include a keynote address by outdoorsman and adventurer Aron Ralston whose near-death mountaineering experience inspired a bestselling book and a major motion picture “127 Hours.”
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2 events,More than 24 million people over age 40 in the U.S. have cataracts, a leading cause of blindness. There will be screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. |
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3 events,Nationally-recognized plenary speakers, a variety of breakout sessions featuring regional programs, a networking reception, an exhibit hall, and more. |
3 events,The event includes panel sessions on epigenetic drivers of certain cancers and medical adherence to rural health issues and potential disparities in genomic testing. |
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3 events,The organization’s 95th annual conference will address topics including the care of patients undergoing cancer treatments, the stories of hygienists’ career journeys, the oral health implications of medical marijuana use and the role of the dental professional in addressing opioid addiction. |
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3 events,Topics covered include: child care, Head Start, home visiting programs, child welfare and various aspects of education, among others. It will also look at various populations, such as low-income families, immigrant families, children in foster care, those with disabilities and more. |
3 events,The first globally-themed institute – a four-day program at Columbia Journalism School in New York City June 28 to July 1, 2018 – is designed for reporters on any beat touching the first seven years of life, whether schools or health, war or social policy, neighborhoods or refugees. It will focus on advancements in neuroscience and their implications for child development, concentrating especially on vulnerable children living in extreme poverty and unstable environments. |
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